Hello Everyone, I would like to start by thanking everyone who has, is and will stop by to visit the Popcorn and Paint Site. This is a bit of a difficult post for me, but at the same time also an exciting one. With every ending comes a new beginning and that is where […]

Humans have been tempted by the apple since the beginning of humanity. It is one of the first fruits we give to our children and one that we can carry with us when we need a snack on the run. There is just something satisfying about that ‘CRUNCH’ when you bite into one, and […]

Layaway is a popular spending strategy for the holidays. It allows you to pay for products over time, but they stay at the store until paid for. There are pros and cons of layaway programs regardless of which store’s program you use. Only you can determine if they will fit into your current financial […]

What are Sales Cycles? A Sales Cycle is also known as a price reduction calendar or stock rotation plan. Retailers follow them to make room for new models and take advantage of marketing opportunities like holidays and sporting events. As consumers, we can take advantage of having the same general merchandise going on sale […]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Getting your family to eat a nutritious breakfast while getting ready in the morning isn’t always easy. This quick and easy microwavable instant oatmeal in your pantry can be breakfast-ready lickety split. You can customize it to everyone’s preference to help start their day, and yours, […]

A Family Emergency is a matter of WHEN not IF. You don’t need to have children for a family emergency to happen. But they do seem to come up more frequently, and have a greater impact, when you have kidlies. Be financially prepared for these events with an Emergency Fund. In my article‘Household Financial Plan […]

There are many common traditions shared by those who celebrate the Christmas Season. Regardless of whether you celebrate the birth of Christ, or simply the heartfelt giving of Santa Claus, just look around and you will find many common elements to our celebrations. The following quotes emphasize these common factors: 1 Martin Luther […]

Sharing homemade baked goods warms the hearts of the baker and those they share their goodies with. Shipping them to loved ones who can’t be with us, let’s them know they are missed and very much loved. One family tradition I keep, is to send my Dad a Christmas care package just to let him […]

When the nights are getting longer and the temperatures are dropping, just grab yourself a handful of cranberries and it no longer seems dark and cold. Cranberries with their bright red colour seem to arrive when we need a pick me up from having to say goodbye to the warm comfort we have grown used […]

A Budget Review will keep things real and keeps your finances honest. Whether you have been staying on track or veering off, a budget review will let you know if your budget is working properly for you and your family. The best time to start reviewing your budget is after you have been living on […]